Standing studio portrait of a Native American (Dakota) woman, identified as Old Shield. She wears a fringed hide dress, moccasins, a belt with decorative studs, and a shawl. She holds a woven blanket in her hands.

Date

[between 1890 and 1910?]

Description

1 photoprint (postcard) ; 14 x 9 cm. (5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)

Type of Material

Portrait photographs.; Postcards.; Imaged.; Image

Content Type

Image;StillImage

Subject

Dakota Indians--1890-1910.; Indians of North America--1890-1910.; Women--1890-1910.; Old Shield.

Format-Medium

Photograph

Rights Contact Information

Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.

Reproduction Available for Purchase

Yes (digital reproduction)

Related Material

Image File: ZZR710031853

Notes

Condition: Postcard is wrinkled.; Postcard stamp printed on back.; Title hand-written on front of original.; R7100318535

Filename

10031853.TIF

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